"Red Flag Exercises Strengthen US Presence in the Pacific, Focusing on China"

The US Air Force's Red Flag exercise, known for air combat training, has been combined with a US Navy aircraft carrier's Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) for the first time, expanding its focus into the Pacific region. The joint exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational effectiveness between the Air Force and Navy. The specific carrier strike group involved has not been identified, but the USS Carl Vinson is known to have been in the region. The exercise simulated combat scenarios against potential adversaries like China, reflecting the growing concern over China's military capabilities and the need for joint training to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.